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Our Mission

Topsham Public Library’s mission is to be a community center for all ages. Libraries are places of lifelong learning that are directly tied to a community’s quality of life. The Topsham Public Library provides residents of all ages with books, informational resources, technology and services to stimulate growth and enrichment while serving as a center of study and community activities.

Topsham Public Library is proud to present a plethora of materials, programs and services for adults. See what new items we have added to the collection on our new books and more page, check out programs and events and the services we provide. Need information or have a question about our adult services? Contact Emma here.

How Can You Help? Advocate!

There are many ways you can help us! One of the best ways you can support the library is by word of mouth. If you have a new neighbor, tell them all about your library. Let town selectmen know how much you appreciate what Topsham Public Library offers and come to town meeting to support our budget. Our patrons are the reason we exist and our strongest advocates. You can give in many ways. Contact Dave to discuss donating or volunteering.

The Collection

We have over 45,000 items in our collection (not including all the items available through interlibrary loan). Most of these items are available for free with your library card. The collection includes online resources and in library materials. In addition to this, we also offer Family Museum and Park Passes and you can even check out the more unusual items in our collection, including fishing rods (we're right by the river!), binoculars and our brand new telescope!

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Down East Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 Voting Open

If you know Dave, you know what I mean when I say that he keeps me on the ball. From the newest book releases to the best British TV series, he’s always keeping me up to date. Now, he wants to make sure we all know that the voting is open in the Down East Readers’ Choice Awards.

Once again, you have the chance to help the rest of our state learn how you feel about your wonderful library by voting it Best of Maine. There are two ways to vote: an original ballot (photocopies are not accepted) from the April volume of Down East magazine or you can go online to downeast.com/readers-choice and vote online. You do not need to fill in every blank in order for your ballot to be counted. Voting closes May 3, 2019 so don’t delay. Remember, your favorite library is Topsham Public Library! (There’s no shame in unabashedly seeking your votes, right?)

Joy of the Pen, our annual writing competition, is now open for submissions! Find the guidelines and application form here.